Wood Science R&D Intern: Hands-On Lab & Production Support

Idaho Forest Group; Athol (ID); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group in Athol, Idaho, seeks an R&D Operations/Wood Science Intern for a full-time, on-site summer internship. The program supports BRINCK research, development, and operations, with hands-on sampling, testing, and quality-control activities alongside engineers and R&D staff.

The role targets upper-division forest products or wood science students and offers project work aligned with intern skills, safety training, and practical field and lab experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Forest Products, Wood Science, Renewable Materials, Forest Resources, or a related discipline.
• Junior or senior standing; completion of laboratory coursework including measurements and reporting findings.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, label, and measure physical samples for research and quality control.
• Perform routine tests such as moisture content, density, particle size, and dimensional measurements.
• Record measurements and observations in data sheets, logs, and spreadsheets.
• Assist with setting up and monitoring equipment during tests, trials, and production runs.
• Draft and refine test procedures and sampling plans as processes transition from R&D to operations.
• Summarize data and present findings through short summaries and charts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Lab data recording

Education

Bachelor's in Forest Products/Wood Science/ Renewable Materials

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Idaho Forest Group in Athol, Idaho, seeks an R&D Operations/Wood Science Intern for a full-time, on-site summer internship. The program supports BRINCK research, development, and operations, with hands-on sampling, testing, and quality-control activities alongside engineers and R&D staff.

The role targets upper-division forest products or wood science students and offers project work aligned with intern skills, safety training, and practical field and lab experience.